Michael A. Mora
Michael was born and raised in South Florida. He went to undergrad at Florida Atlantic University and earned his master's degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. He is the crypto litigation reporter for Law.com, as well as an editor for ALM Global. You can email him at [email protected].
July 26, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Citing 'Shocking' Conduct, Florida Federal Court Hits Hyundai With Spoliation Sanctions"I would have thought Matthewman would have chastised Kim, the outside lawyers and Hyundai generally and said, 'This is outrageous! How could you have done this? You've deprived the defendant the ability to mount a proper defense,'" said Robert M. Jarvis, a law school professor at Nova Southeastern University.
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
July 23, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Sen. Rubio's Competing List of South Florida Judicial Nominees Is Out: Who Made the Cut?"This is the most impressive and diverse list of selectees that I can recall over the past 50 plus years of watching this process," said Bruce Rogow, a constitutional law expert.
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
July 21, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Should Judges, Lawyers Fear Implicit Bias?William C. Snowden opposed having jurors being provided with implicit bias instructions in the courtroom, and expressed concern about the adverse effect it can have in a high stakes situation.
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
July 20, 2021 | Daily Business Review
The ABA is at Odds With the Florida Supreme Court. Here's What This Could Mean for Lawyers Across the Country"Whatever happens here is not going to be limited to Florida. It is going to be viewed as something other states will have to deal with," said Stephen N. Zack, a partner at Boies Schiller Flexner.
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
July 19, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Judge Linda Stein Just Won an Award for Judicial Excellence—But Her Legacy is the Jurists She Helped ShepherdThe judge is expecting more cases for those sitting on the Miami-Dade County bench due to an increased jurisdictional limit for claims, the foreclosure crisis and the reopening of the courts, pending the spread and impact of the coronavirus delta variant.
By Michael A. Mora
7 minute read
July 16, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Appellate Ruling Put Walgreens on Hook for Punitive Damages, Signaling Warning About Employers' Liability for Staff Action"The takeaway is to be careful of what you ask for," said Angela de Cespedes, a partner at Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr.
By Michael A. Mora
3 minute read
July 15, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Bad News for 2 Florida Law Firms: Citing Improper Closings, Appellate Court Reverses Back-to-Back Multimillion-Dollar Jury Awards"This is a cautionary tale for lawyers who are framing final arguments in their cases," said Michael Flynn, a law school professor at Nova Southeastern University.
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
July 15, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Names Sent to Governor: Miami-Dade JNC Just Recommended These Candidates for JudgeshipsNow, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has less than 60 days to make his three judicial appointments to the Miami-Dade circuit and county court benches, according to the constitution of the state of Florida Section 11(c).
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
July 14, 2021 | Daily Business Review
'They Suspended Me on All Made-Up Junk and Lies': Disbarred Broward Lawyer Now Faces Time Behind Bars"A lawyer could not use outrageous, disrespectful language and disrespect the systems and the rules in the name of the first amendment," said Jan Jacobowitz, a legal ethics expert.
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
July 13, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Love & Arbitration: Tinder, Match.com in $50M Class Action Crosshairs as Defense Braces for Attempt at Alternative Dispute ResolutionThe litigators are seeking over $50 million in damages in the class action lawsuit that is pending before U.S. District Judge Alison J. Nathan of the Southern District of New York.
By Michael A. Mora
4 minute read
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